A Strong Board Poised for Growth

Following its recent general meeting, where a new board was elected, Nortuna now presents a team with deep expertise in aquaculture, industry, finance, and politics. The board is set to build trust among shareholders, employees, and customers — and, together with the company’s administrative leadership headed by CEO Jan Magne Gilje, to drive Nortuna’s next growth phase.

New chairman Eirik Sørgård

Expertise across the value chain

Nortuna’s new board combines strategic breadth with operational experience from the entire aquaculture and industrial value chain. New chairman Eirik Sørgård has built his career at the intersection of research, technology development, and industrial value creation, with a strong focus on sustainable solutions in the seafood and fisheries sector. He has led research-driven companies through international growth and stock exchange listings, and is committed to ensuring Nortuna delivers both financial and societal value:“What excites me about Nortuna is that the project combines innovation and sustainability with a clear social mission. We are creating food, jobs, and development where it’s needed most — and that gives a deeper sense of purpose both for the company and for us as owners and employees,” says Sørgård.

Board member Trine Lotherington Danielsen also brings valuable insights from aquaculture and politics, with leadership roles at MOWI, EWOS, Blue Planet, and Stiim Aqua Cluster, as well as experience as a state secretary and mayor. She emphasizes the importance of transparency, integrity, and knowledge-sharing to build trust — both locally and internationally.

Board member Trine Lotherington Danielsen

Industry, finance, and legal expertise

Stig Christiansen brings extensive industrial and financial experience from companies like the Statoil group, listed Prosafe, and several growth-stage technology companies. He contributes operational insight and strong execution skills:“Trust is built when you deliver on your promises and communicate clearly. That’s how you create value for both shareholders and communities over time,” says Christiansen.

New bord member Stig Christiansen

Thomas Grung Michelet has worked closely with Nortuna since 2018 as legal advisor, and now joins the board with a background as a business lawyer and M&A expert. He has guided companies through complex growth journeys and knows Nortuna’s challenges and opportunities well. Jan Magne Heggelund rounds out the board with decades of experience in industrial development and board service in companies that have grown into international market leaders.

New bord member Thomas Grung Michelet

For people and society

The board shares a common ambition to deliver results that create impact far beyond the company itself. Nortuna aims not only to deliver strong financial performance, but also to contribute to food security, employment, and local value creation in Cape Verde. At the same time, the company is building a strong internal culture and team — a prerequisite for long-term success.“We will be a hands-on board that supports the management and staff on the ground while keeping a clear strategic direction. Ultimately, it’s the people, the culture, and the systems that determine how far we go,” says Sørgård.

With this team in place, Nortuna is well positioned for the next chapter — a board with operational experience, strategic strength, and a clear ambition: to build trust and create value for shareholders, customers, employees, and the wider community.

Bord member Jan Magne Heggelund